Richard Lackey is a serial entrepreneur with a unique background that includes several years in emergency medicine as well as almost three decades as an active trader and fund manager. His expertise in emergency response management as well as the inefficiencies of markets led him along with a world-class team of experts to create the Global Food Exchange. Mr. Lackey has held eight different securities licenses spanning equity, options, and futures markets and has authored three books on technical analysis and investment management. He has served as the managing director for five private funds and regularly consults with startup companies needing innovative solutions, marketing direction, or board leadership.